College of Professional Studies
Advanced Manufacturing Systems
Revolutionize your career with the Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Systems (BS-AVMS) degree, co-developed with General Electric. This innovative bachelor’s degree completion program is offered in partnership with and on-ground at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) in Springfield, MA.
- Boston Location
- Hybrid Format
- Fall, Spring, Summer Entry Terms
- No Meets F1 Visa Requirements
Overview
Important note: this program involves workplace challenges and projects that will be completed in-person at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) in Springfield, Massachusetts. Students must be able to attend on-ground lab courses at STCC, where about 30% of the program (and no more than 50%) has to be completed in Springfield, MA, on ground. (The rest can be completed online).
The Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Systems (BS-AVMS) degree was co-developed with General Electric. The program was built from the ground up to give you the experience and skills that will put you in demand in the thriving field of advanced manufacturing.
There is tremendous demand for those with advanced manufacturing systems skills, where according to a 2015 study by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte, an estimated 3.4 million manufacturing jobs will be created over the next decade. Those with a college degree and advanced technical skills will be in high demand, according to the Washington Post.
The curriculum is organized around real workplace challenges or projects that provide hands-on learning experiences. You will complete coursework through functional areas related to five tracks within advanced manufacturing (e.g., within Inspections, you might complete a project involving nondestructive testing equipment and techniques). And you’ll apply these skills in the lab space with support and coaching from industry mentors and Northeastern. At the end of the program, you’ll complete a comprehensive capstone project that helps you synthesize what you’ve learned.
The program is designed to meet you where you are at. If you have prior relevant experience, you can get “sign off” by demonstrating proficiency—helping you earn college credit for what you learned on the job, allowing you to complete the program faster.
A degree in advanced manufacturing systems can revolutionize your career.
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Unique Features
- Program co-developed with General Electric
- First-of-its kind program represents a new model of education where real world experience earns university credit
- An estimated 3.4 million manufacturing jobs to be created in the next decade, according to The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte
- Curriculum organized around real workplace challenges and projects to provide hands-on learning experiences
- Program culminates with a comprehensive capstone project
Career Outcomes
Job demand for advanced manufacturing is rapidly growing:
- In 2011, 53% of all manufacturing workers had at least some college education, up from 43% in 1994, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economics and Statistics Administration.
- Of 1.9 million job postings in the manufacturing industry during 2015, 68% required or preferred candidates with a bachelor's degree, according to Burning Glass Technologies.
- According to a 2015 study by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte, an estimated 3.4 million manufacturing jobs will be created over the next decade.
Curriculum
General Requirements
University-Wide Requirement
Minimum 120 total semester hours required
Minimum 2.000 GPA required
Students must earn a minimum of 60 Northeastern University semester hours in order to receive a bachelor’s degree.
Note: Individual program requirements may exceed the above minima.
NUpath Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements.
Foundation Courses
29 semester hours required
English
ENG 1105 - College Writing 1
3.00
ENG 1106 - Lab for ENG 1105
1.00
ENG 3105 - Writing for the Professions: Science and Engineering
3.00
ENG 3106 - Lab for ENG 3105
1.00
Math
MTH 2120 - Technical Math 1
3.00
MTH 2220 - Technical Math 2
3.00
MTH 2500 - Statistical Quality Control
3.00
Science
CHM 1100 - General Chemistry 1
3.00
PHY 1200 - Physics 1
3.00
Philosophy
PHL 2140 - Ethical Issues in Science and Engineering
3.00
Communication
Science
CHM 1100 - General Chemistry 1
3.00
PHY 1200 - Physics 1
3.00
Philosophy
PHL 2140 - Ethical Issues in Science and Engineering
3.00
Communication
Communication
Advanced Manufacturing Foundation Courses
24 semester hours required
Advanced Manufacturing Core Courses
45 semester hours required
Advanced Manufacturing Capstone
Grand challenges at the end of each accelerator will make up this requirement:
Electives
Complete a minimum of 18 semester hours.
Experiential Learning
Northeastern's signature experiential learning model combines academics with professional practice to help students acquire relevant, real-world skills they can apply to their desired industry. Each program offers its own unique experiential learning opportunities, but they might include:
- Experiential Learning at Work — Working professionals collaborate with their employer to develop a project that addresses a key business need their company has, in an area they want familiarity with.
- Experiential Network (XN) — Students work virtually with a sponsoring organization on a short-term project over a six-week period.
- Full-Time Co-op Opportunities — Students on co-op work in a paid position in their field of study for three to six months.
Career Outcomes
Students in the Advanced Manufacturing Systems program are eager to help transform ideas into tangible things that make the world a better place. Some students might already have an associate degree in mechanical engineering technology (for example). Others might have some previous college coursework completed. All of them have a desire to take advantage of the high-demand within advanced manufacturing by 'skilling themselves up.'
There are a wide variety of potential careers in the Advanced Manufacturing industry, including:
- Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Technicians
- Engineering / R&D
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Machinist Operator / Programmer
- Production & Assembly
- Quality Assurance / Control
- Sales
- Welder / Solderer
Industry-Aligned Faculty
Our industry-aligned faculty bring relevant real-world experience, knowledge, expertise, and connections that will help you achieve your career goals.
Admissions
Financial Info
The university's financial aid policies are designed to enrich our campus community by ensuring that Northeastern is affordable for all admitted students.
- $1.6K Cost Per Course
- $10.2K Avg Institutional Aid
- 45% % Receiving Aid